Business IT Systems (BTEC5 HND unit)
Business IT Systems
Do you want to understand how organisations develop and continuously review their IT strategy in order to gain and maintain competitive advantage? Do you want to explore the areas of business that benefit from the support of IT systems and how organisations are using IT as a driver for business improvement? So, sign up for the unit Business IT Systems with Kronenburgh Business College in The Hague: "Blended Learning" (in-class and / or online) part-time education for adults in business. This unit is part of the international BTEC5 / HND programme at university (HBO) level.Profession
You are working in or towards managerial roles and want to critically analyse the application of current and future technologies and suggest best solutions for an organisation.
What makes this program so special?
– The unit is part of the Internationally recognized Bachelor's programme Business and Management,
– You can obtain the unit BTEC5 HND certificate,
– Use your own company as a case study,
– Blended learning: in class lectures but you can also participate with zoom,
– Access for students from all countries,
– Lecturers who work professionally in practice.
Information is the most valuable resource that an organisation possesses. The
effective gathering, protection, analysis, processing and dissemination of information is vital to the success of any organisation. As globalisation and the 24-hour economy develops and increases, organisations must ensure that their information systems are reliable, efficient and able to cope with rapid change. This unit introduces students to the importance of information to organisations. They will examine how systems can be used to support core business functions and enable organisations to be more productive and competitive in the global marketplace.
The aim of this unit is to enhance students’ understanding of contemporary business information technology (IT) systems and how organisations develop and continuously review their IT strategy in order to gain and maintain competitive advantage. Students will explore the areas of business that benefit from the support of IT systems and how organisations are using IT as a driver for business improvement.
By the end of this unit, students will be able to critically analyse the application of
current and future technologies and suggest best solutions for an organisation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit a student will be able to:
LO1 Analyse the role of different IT systems in support of organisational objectives
LO2 Compare flexible and reliable IT systems that respond to organisational
requirements in an organisational context
LO3 Evaluate IT systems that support value-added change in organisations
LO4 Recommend practical IT systems solutions to given organisational scenarios.
The unit is at university level (HBO).
Your level of English should be at the level of mbo4, havo or vwo / Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B1
PTE 51, IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5,
or equivalent.
Students that have studied in English for last two years als have acces.
In order to be able to compare the education systems in the different European countries, the European Qualification Framework EQF was developed. The Bachelor’s program in Business and Management is rated as follows (see Nuffic):
Higher National Certificate in Business HNC: EQF5;
Higher National Diploma in Business HND: EQF5;
Top-up Business and Management: EQF 6 (in the Dutch system HBO or WO).
For this unit you can obtain the unit BTEC4 HNC certificate.
HNC and HND
Kronenburgh International Business School provides the HNC and HND programs under the license and supervision of Pearson. Pearson Education Ltd.: The UK’s largest diploma awarding body with academic and professional qualifications that are globally recognized and benchmarked. Pearson is the world’s leading training company. Pearson therefore provides the internationally recognized HNC certificate and the HND diploma.
The program is made up of BTEC units. The Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Qualification numbers are:
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business: 601/8364/0
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business: 601/8365/2
Assessment
We start the lecture day with a kick-off test about the theory of the previous lecture day. In this way we encourage you to really absorb a piece of theory every day of your lecture. You and the lecturer will also receive daily feedback on whether the theory has landed well or whether repetition or additional explanation is needed. At the end of the unit there is a theoretical test. The final mark for this test must be sufficient to be able to continue. This is therefore a conditional test.
You will receive an assignment for this unit. You show that you can apply the theory within a practical case. You will also look for extra relevant theory/literature and you will include a bibliography in your elaboration. You show that with a critical eye you can draw your own conclusions and formulate an advice based on literature. The assignment also includes a presentation part.
The best continuation offered by the Kronenburgh International Business School is the bachelor Business and Management with a specialisation in:
College times: 13.30-20.50
College day: we offer the lectures on Thuesday afternoons and evenings.
College duration: 5 days
Time investment: As a guideline, we use one hour of homework for every hour of lecture. You also write an assignment.
Start: 16 February 2023
College schedule: 2022-2023
In class and / or online: Blended Learning
- Tuition fees Kronenburgh € 575.- (prepay)
- Tuition fees Pearson € 60.- (prepay)
- Literature Pearson € 17.55 (prepay)
- In total € 652.55
Good to know
- Prices Pearson are subject to exchange rates.
- Pearson may change prices.
- Studystore literature is based on previous academic year prices. New bibliographies will not be available until the summer holidays.
Other costs
- You bring your own laptop. We work with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint (full software versions, so no free or limited versions).
- Additional lecture material/literature may be charged.
- If sufficient study results are not obtained, there are costs for attending lectures, taking exams and assessments (depending on what is necessary).
Nice bonus
- No registration costs;
- No VAT on tuition fees;
- No arrangement costs;
- No reproduction rights fees.
Does the government support NL students?
Stimulation of the Labor Market Position (STAP) can be applied for up to € 1,000 per year via the UWV. An annual total budget of 218 million euros is available for the scheme, divided over 6 application periods. On = gone, so be on time!
An employer can set off employee training costs for tax purposes.